Unvaccinated 18-year-old in ICU battling COVID
By Brooke Taylor Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — An 18-year-old was supposed to be…
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Second annual vegan block party promotes healthy eating across western Massachusetts
By Raegan Loughrey Click here for updates on this story SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts (WGGB, WSHM-LD) — The second annual…
Continue ReadingSkating body sets out criteria for transgender competitors
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — The International Skating Union has detailed eligibility criteria for transgender athletes looking to take part in its…
Continue ReadingCommunity concerned after Springfield city council voted to approve pick n’ pull
By Kaylee Pugliese, Olivia Hickey Click here for updates on this story SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts (WGGB, WSHM-LD) —…
Continue ReadingPolice investigate body found at Seattle’s Gas Works Park
SEATTLE (AP) — Police are investigating after a man’s body was found at Seattle’s Gas Works Park. Investigators are calling the death a…
Continue ReadingTexas Supreme Court sides with governor and temporarily blocks mask mandates
CNN By Rosa Flores, Keith Allen and Alaa Elassar, CNN The Texas Supreme Court sided with Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday in a ruling that temporarily…
Continue ReadingIn the largest Afghan enclave in the US, frustration, heartbreak and ‘a sense of mourning’
By Ray Sanchez, CNN Mizgon Darby was an 18-year-old college freshman when she started a journal 20 years ago giving voice to the growing numbers of…
Continue ReadingIn the largest Afghan enclave in the US, frustration, heartbreak and ‘a sense of mourning’
CNN By Ray Sanchez, CNN Mizgon Darby was an 18-year-old college freshman when she started a journal 20 years ago giving voice to the growing numbers…
Continue ReadingIn the largest Afghan enclave in the US, frustration, heartbreak and ‘a sense of mourning’
CNN By Ray Sanchez, CNN Mizgon Darby was an 18-year-old college freshman when she started a journal 20 years ago giving voice to the growing numbers…
Continue ReadingJustice Department civil rights chief calls on Congress to pass voting rights bill
By Tierney Sneed and Jessica Schneider, CNN The leader of the Justice Department’s civil rights division told Congress Monday that…
Continue ReadingMany Bible Belt preachers silent on shots as COVID-19 surges
By JAY REEVES Associated Press Health officials have an unsteady partner as they try to get more people vaccinated against COVID-19 in the Bible…
Continue ReadingU.S. teen Gio Reyna ready to star for Dortmund as new No. 7
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — United States teenager Gio Reyna is poised to become one of German soccer giant Borussia…
Continue ReadingThai police, protesters clash over handling of pandemic
BANGKOK (AP) — Thai police and anti-government protesters have clashed for a second straight day in Bangkok as anger over the handling of the…
Continue ReadingMalaysia Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at Malaysia, a country located in Southeast Asia. Neighboring regions include Thailand, Borneo, Indonesia,…
Continue ReadingMarc Maron, Bill Maher to headline New York Comedy Festival
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Marc Maron, Bill Maher, Michelle Wolf, Ronny Chieng and Nick Kroll will headline this…
Continue ReadingFormer FDA chief on the case for a more independent agency
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The former head of the Food and Drug Administration says there is a strong case for…
Continue ReadingFormer FDA chief on the case for a more independent agency
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The former head of the Food and Drug Administration says there is a strong case for…
Continue ReadingChinese-Canadian pop star arrested on suspicion of rape
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese prosecutors say Chinese-Canadian pop star Kris Wu has been arrested on suspicion of rape. The high-profile case followed an…
Continue ReadingAnother Navalny ally handed restrictions over protests
By DARIA LITVINOVA Associated Press MOSCOW (AP) — A court in Moscow has sentenced another ally of imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny to…
Continue ReadingCalm and fear on the streets of Kabul as jubilant Taliban celebrate their victory
By Clarissa Ward, Brent Swails and Ivana Kottasová, CNN As news broke that the Taliban had captured Kabul, some images of uncovered women adorning…
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